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14) Chipotle-Style Queso Blanco

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 8 oz white American or Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños with 1 tsp juice optional

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and flour; cook 1 minute while stirring.
  3. Whisk in milk and half-and-half until smooth. Heat until simmering and slightly thickened.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheese and cream cheese. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
  5. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in pickled jalapeños and a little of their juice if using.
  6. Keep warm over very low heat, stir occasionally, and serve.